Folkdancing, 6 p.m., downtown Juneau Racquet Club. Sponsored by Juneau International Folkdancers, there is no charge for instruction. Partners are not required and beginners are welcome. Details: 364-2334.

Boys & Girls Club of Juneau, 2:30-7 p.m. every Monday (noon-7 p.m. on days school is closed or dismissal is earlier), 8825 Mallard St. (behind the Nugget Mall). Open Lab 5-6 p.m.; Torch Club 4-5 p.m.; and Power Hour 3-5 p.m. Details: 790-4534, 790-4535.

Chess demonstration and discussion by Susan Polgar, 5-6:30 p.m., downtown library. Free. Everyone invited, especially youth. Polgar, the first woman in history to be rated Chess Grand Master, is the number one ranked woman in U.S. and winner of four women's World Chess Championships and 10 Olympic medals. Sponsored by the Juneau Chess Club. Details: Suzanne, 523-0498 or www.susanpolgar.com/polgarchess/.

 Around Town is a listing of local nonprofit events. To be included, notices should be dropped off at 3100 Channel Drive. They can also be faxed to 586-3028 or e-mailed to the newsroom clerk at nrclerk@juneauempire.com. Deadline is noon two days prior to the event.